Is your podcast draining your time instead of growing your business or your impact? If you feel buried under the constant tasks of coming up with ideas for your show, recording, editing, promoting, then this episode is going to be your lifeline. Today, we're diving into essential strategies to build a seamless and time saving workflow. This week, episode 242 of Podcasting Unlocked is all about streamlining your podcast workflow for maximum productivity!

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, I share the importance of taking the time to reflect on your workflow and actionable steps you can take right now to streamline your processes for efficiency without overworking yourself.

Key takeaways:

• Audit Your Time Drain: Identify the parts of your current podcast workflow that are consuming the most time (e.g., editing, repetitive tasks, promotion) and target them for automation or deletion.
• Focus on Impact Channels: Stop wasting energy on social media platforms that give you zero results and instead focus your podcast promotion efforts solely on the channels that drive real audience engagement and business leads.
• The Power of Batching: Implement a batching system for content creation to drastically reduce the mental load and increase productivity by grouping similar tasks (e.g., record all intros at once).
• Work with Your Capacity: Design your podcast process around your true energy levels and available time, making your workflow efficient and sustainable to prevent burnout.

Don’t forget to head over to galatimedia.com/workshop to sign up for the Podcast Workflow Workshop on November 17th, or access the replays of my other workshops!

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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Are you a content creator or podcaster worried that you're unintentionally excluding a portion of your audience? The pain point is simple: if your message isn't built for podcast accessibility, you're missing out on vital audience engagement, especially from listeners with dyslexia and other learning concerns. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we sit down with leading researcher Russell Van Brocklen to discuss the actionable strategies you can implement right now. Learn how to refine your content strategy to be more specific, improve clarity, and ensure your powerful message lands with every single listener. This week, episode 242 of Podcasting Unlocked is all about essential podcast accessibility for listeners with dyslexia!

Russell Van Brocklen aims to empower parents, tutors, and teachers to improve the comprehension, writing, and organizational skills of struggling dyslexic students. Drawing on extensive research and personal experience, he developed a unique system that dramatically enhances these abilities, leading to increased confidence and opportunities for long-term success.

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Russell Van Brocklen is sharing the importance of specificity to retain your audience’s attention and actionable steps you can take right now to make your podcast more entertaining to people with dyslexia.

Russell and I also chat about the following: 

• Prioritize Specific Content: Stop being vague! The more specific and simple your language, the better you support listeners with dyslexia and drastically improve audience engagement for everyone.
• Refine Your Listener Avatar: When building your ideal listener profile, include potential challenges like learning concerns and short attention spans to tailor your podcast content more effectively.
• Boost Auditory Clarity: Focus on your articulation and word structure. These elements of verbal delivery are crucial for listeners with dyslexia who rely on strong auditory cues for processing information.
• Accessibility is a Productivity Hack: Designing your content with podcast accessibility in mind forces you to be clearer, more intentional, and ultimately more efficient in your overall content creation.

Accessibility is not an extra step; it is the foundation of a powerful content strategy. When you design for the people who need clarity the most, you improve the listening experience for everyone. Your challenge this week: Take your next episode title or description and rewrite it to be 10x more specific and simple.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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When it comes to understanding your podcast statistics, it’s important that you’re looking in the right places so you can make better, more informed decisions for your show. This week, episode 23 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the question: How do I know if my podcast is actually performing?

In this episode, I share:

• Start with your hosting platform to find information about overall and episode-specific downloads. 
• Check stats for your top listening apps to learn more about your listeners’ demographics and consumption rate.
• Regularly analyzing your podcast stats helps you make better decisions and adjust your marketing strategy as necessary. 

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What is the one thing stopping you from pitching that dream sponsor, asking for the salary you deserve, or finally launching your digital course? For a lot of us, it’s imposter syndrome. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we speak with 'Tine Zekis about the beautiful and practical approach to overcoming imposter syndrome. 'Tine shares her journey of launching her show, making a business pivot, and finding powerful ways to use self-talk and affirmations to achieve income elevation. This week, episode 239 of Podcasting Unlocked is all about how to beat imposter syndrome!

Today’s guest is ’Tine Zekis—educator turned software engineer, international speaker, award-winning author, the powerhouse behind Getting Black Women Paid, and YOUR Audacity Coach. As a career and business coach, she helps mid-career Black women grow their income and impact—whether through bold career moves or purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Some of her clients have doubled their income from just ONE negotiation. Get ready—because she’s here to help you claim what’s already yours.

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, ‘Tine Zekis is sharing the importance of recognizing and interrupting negative self-talk and actionable steps you can take right now to be genuine while adapting to different environments and prioritizing core values..

‘Tine and I also chat about the following: 

• Imposter Syndrome is the Block: The primary barrier stopping you from asking for what you deserve—whether it’s a sponsorship, a better salary, or audience engagement—is often the feeling that you are not worthy or good enough.
• Affirmations for Action: Use intentional self-talk and affirmations not just as feel-good phrases, but as practical tools to change your core beliefs and motivate productivity and action.
• The Power of the Business Pivot: Do not be afraid to change your business model or podcast format if your old way of doing things is leading to burnout or not aligning with your deepest values.
• Lower the Bar to Entry: Consider creating a coaching or service model (like 'Tine's "pocket coaching") that makes it more affordable and accessible for clients to get consistent support without the pressure of weekly, high-cost calls.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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You launched your podcast with a great idea, but are struggling to turn that idea into real business impact and podcast growth. The pain point for most hosts is lacking a practical path—a simple, step-by-step strategy that allows you to reach your podcast goals without sacrificing all your time and energy. In this special featured episode, Alesia Galati shares her expertise on how to move from a good intention to powerful results on Podcast Your Story with Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson. Listen as Alesia and Julie discuss creating a clear, actionable roadmap for your show, all while respecting your personal capacity and your core business values. Episode 240 of Podcasting Unlocked is all about podcasting goals that actually matter for your business!

Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson, PsyD, is a dynamic Podcaster, Speaker, and Coach dedicated to empowering women individuals to share their stories through podcasting. Julie has been podcasting since 2021. Her first show, The Story of My Pet, highlights inspiring tales of pets while advocating for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption. Her latest podcast, Podcast Your Story Now, is relaunching with a renewed focus on sharing women’s stories, how podcasting helps us find community, and how storytelling can be a healing process.

Julie and I chat about the following: 

• Align Content to Impact: Learn the secret to mapping your podcast content directly back to your ultimate business goals, ensuring every episode serves a purpose beyond just entertainment.
• Create Your Practical Path: Discover how to break down big, intimidating podcast ideas into small, actionable steps that create a clear, doable road from concept to measurable audience engagement.
• Strategic Goal Setting: Understand why setting podcast goals needs to be a strategic process, not just a wish list, especially when planning for the next quarter or year of your show.
• Respect Your Capacity: Implement time-saving and value-aligned podcast strategies that honor your time, preventing the burnout that derails most well-intentioned hosts.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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Are you a podcast host who feels awkward or frustrated when you try to sell your podcast or your content? You might be working hard to get people to listen to your show, but you know there are a million other shows they could be tuning into. The pain point isn't if you're selling; it’s that you might be selling like an amateur instead of a professional. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we speak with Morris Sims about the professional sales mindset every host needs. We dive into why you are always selling—the idea of listening, your content, and your expertise—even if no money is exchanged.This week, episode 239 of Podcasting Unlocked is about the professional sales mindset for podcast engagement! 

Morris Sims began his career as a Chemical Engineer. 5 years later, he decided to do something fun; he joined New York Life Insurance Company to sell Financial Services. 32 years later he retired after 20 years in New York as the Vice President and Chief Learning Officer in charge of training for all the Financial Services Professionals and Managers. Now, 8 years later, Morris is hosting his 3rd podcast, The Commission Code, and runs his own consulting and training company.  His clients are business owners looking for help and guidance to increase their revenue and have more time to enjoy it.

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Morris Sims is sharing the importance of approaching sales as helping others and actionable steps you can take right now to devise a strategy that makes it easy for your audience to buy into your show. 

Morris and I also chat about the following: 

• You Are Always Selling: As a podcast host, you are constantly selling the idea of people listening to your podcast, selling your content, and selling yourself as an expert, even when you have nothing to exchange for monetary value.
• The Professional Mindset Shift: A professional salesperson focuses on the prospect (the listener) and what they need, making it easy for them to buy; an amateur focuses on themselves and forces the sale.
• The "Hate to Be Sold" Rule: People love to buy (like on Amazon), but they hate to be sold. Your job as a host is to make the process of buying into your show (listening or purchasing a digital course) different from old sales stereotypes.
• Content as Pre-Selling: Use platforms like LinkedIn to share high-value articles and content, which is a subtle way of selling your ideas and building trust with your audience before you ever ask them to listen to your show.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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While Apple Podcasts and Spotify are two of the most popular podcast listening platforms in the United States, they are not the only ones you should be focused on. As a podcast host, and especially as a business owner, you should have your podcast available on all listening platforms so your ideal listener can find you regardless of where they like to listen. This week, episode 22 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the question: Where should my podcast be available?

In this episode, I share:

• Distributing your podcast to multiple platforms allows you to reach a wider audience across the world. 
• Hosting platforms like Buzzsprout make it easy to submit your podcast to multiple platforms, providing step-by-step instructions on how to do so. 
• Being available on all listening platforms prevents you from ostracizing listeners, making it easy for them to find and share your podcast.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips, tricks, and advice as I answer all your podcasting questions. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!

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Are you struggling with podcast burnout or debating if you should change your show's release cadence? Many podcasters feel guilty  when they have to shift their schedule, worrying they're letting their audience down. But what if changing your cadence was actually a strategic move to protect your capacity and ensure a sustainable podcast? In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we speak with Shanti Joy Gold about her journey of adjusting her show's format and cadence between seasons. She shares her background in sales to explain why it's crucial to approach guest outreach and promoting your mission from a place of genuine connection and integrity, ensuring your show remains a force for good. This week, episode 238 of Podcasting Unlocked is about why your podcast cadence is a strategic decision! 

Shanti spent 20+ years in media sales, leading sales execs and teams at top national companies to achieve goals in highly-competitive marketplaces. She experienced the magic that happens by fostering corporate cultures built on authenticity, empowerment, mutual accountability, trust - and fun. Her video podcast, Stories We Haven't Shared, is a campfire-style interview series where underrepresented/marginalized people talk about the extra layers we navigate as we wind our way into the already-complicated career landscape.

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Shanti Joy Gold is sharing the importance of adjusting your podcast cadence as necessary to avoid burnout and actionable steps you can take right now to form genuine connections with your guests. 

Shanti and I also chat about the following: 

• Don't view changing your podcast cadence as a failure; see it as a smart seasonal transition that protects your own capacity while ensuring you continue to show up well for your audience.
• Whether you're pitching a guest or asking someone to be on your show, the act is a form of selling. It must be done with genuine interaction and from a place of integrity.
• Help your guests succeed! Provide them with simple sales training or guidance so they know how to positively sell themselves and their mission to your audience, ensuring a win-win for everyone.
• Focus on building a genuine connection in all your guest outreach efforts, moving beyond just transactional requests to maintain the integrity of your podcast.

What is one boundary you can put in place this week to protect your podcast capacity?

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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Are you tracking the wrong metrics? Learn how to define podcast success beyond downloads and vanity numbers.

If the only thing you track is your download count, you're missing the point of having a podcast. Many podcasters get caught up in vanity metrics, like being in the "top 10% globally" (which is easier to achieve than you might think) and forget what true podcast success looks like for their business. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we break down why you get to decide what success means for your show and the exact, non-monetary, and monetary metrics you should be tracking to see if your podcast is actually working. We also share three valuable websites to help you benchmark your show against the podcast industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Don't let vanity metrics like "top 10% worldwide" distract you; true success aligns with your show's core goals, whether that's lead generation, thought leadership, or positive impact.
• Track how many listeners become qualified leads (e.g., booking a call, signing up for a low-ticket offer). A 10% conversion rate from listeners to leads is fantastic, as podcast listeners have a longer nurture time.
• Success can be a client hiring you or inviting you to speak because of your podcast, or a listener sharing that your message positively changed their life.
• Find out where your podcast truly stacks up using external resources like Listen Notes, the Podcast Industry Report (for interview-based shows), and PodStatus.
• Hitting milestones like 100 episodes makes you part of a tiny percentage of podcasters who have gotten that far, proving that sticking with it is a major win.

It's time to stop feeling frustrated by numbers that don't matter. Take five minutes today to write down your personal definition of success for your podcast. If you're looking for strategic ways to market your podcast and get it in front of more people, join our free upcoming workshop!

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by your podcast workflow? Do you spend too much time on repetitive tasks like guest pitching, follow-up emails, and show notes, instead of focusing on creating great content? You're not alone. Many podcasters struggle to maintain a consistent schedule because their process isn't optimized or automated. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we speak with Marci Rossi about how to leverage the latest technology, specifically AI and AirTable, to make your entire podcast process easier, simpler, and more efficient. This week, episode 236 of Podcasting Unlocked is about automating your podcast workflow for ultimate efficiency! 

Marci Rossi is a business strategist who helps new and growing coaches build a business they actually want to run—one that’s strategic, streamlined, and set up for real growth. With a background in law and corporate, she’s known for her ability to cut through the noise, simplify decisions, and create smart workflows that make business feel a whole lot lighter. She’s the creator of The Shortcut, a 12-week done-for-you setup and coaching program that helps coaches go from overwhelmed and stuck to clear, confident, and fully up and running. When she’s not working behind the scenes in someone’s business, she’s usually hanging out with her dogs, watching Friends reruns, or saving recipes she’ll probably never make.

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Marci Rossi is sharing the importance of utilizing automation in your podcasting workflow and actionable steps you can take right now to maintain a human-centered approach, even when you’re using tools to speed up your processes. 

Marci and I also chat about the following: 

• The evolution of Marci’s podcast and her focus on showing up as an expert thbrough solo episodes.
• Custom ChatGPTs and how you can utilize them across your podcast workflow.
• Combining AI tools with human touch to create effective pitches.
• Useing AirTable to create a simple, visual, and highly organized system for tracking pitches.

Your time as a podcaster is your most valuable asset. Stop letting tedious tasks steal your energy. By setting up smart automations and using tools like AI and AirTable, you can create a podcast flow that truly makes sense for you and your business.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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